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Peter Liese, a leading member of the European People’s Party (EPP), has called for a two-year delay to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which is set to ban the marketing of goods linked to deforestation in the EU. Liese cites international pressure, including a warning from the US government, and argues that the law in its current form is overly bureaucratic. The EPP, now the largest political group in the European Parliament, has expressed concerns over various aspects of the Green Deal, including CO2 emissions standards for cars.

Despite initial concerns about a shift away from green priorities, a leaked draft of the EU’s Strategic Agenda reveals a continued commitment to climate action, energy transition, and environmental protection. The document, set to be adopted by EU leaders during their summit in Brussels, emphasizes the importance of achieving net-zero goals while also ensuring competitiveness and strategic autonomy.

The upcoming European elections could spell trouble for the EU’s Green Deal, as right-wing parties eye gains. Green MEPs warn that a shift to the right could result in weakened or even abandoned plans to protect nature and address climate change. They criticize centrist politicians for appeasing the right to ensure their own electoral success. The Green Deal’s survival is also threatened by a lack of priority in member states’ strategic agendas. The European Greens emphasize the importance of the Green Deal for Europe’s competitiveness and security, calling for a massive expansion of renewables and urging citizens to support candidates who prioritize environmental protection.